Best place to get bandsaw blades

[Rob_H]

Having heard that Dragon Saws is no longer in business, where's the best place to get bandsaw blades now? I suppose in absence of any other recommendations, that i shall be ordering from Axminster.

 

[Boz62]

Following Dragon's demise, I bought my last batch from Workshop Heaven. Just standard carbon ones. Post is included so for small quantities it's a good price and the 1/2" 4tpi have worked well for me. Good delivery as well .

Boz

 

[devonwoody]

I put in a Screwfix blade last week and it cuts and tracks perfectly to line, they do a 5 blade offer.

But I suppose their buying department could get supplies from anywhere each time?

 

[9fingers]

The word was that Axminster were now either making their own or at least having good control of whoever is making them.

I've not got this first hand though.

I think we have an Axminster insider here who may care to comment in as non-commercial way as possible, naturally
:wink: :wink:

Bob

 

[woodbloke]

The word was that Axminster were now either making their own

Bob

Bob - you're right, Axminster have just got hold of a 'state of the art' blade welder so blades are far superior to even a few months ago. They also do 'meat and fish' blades now which are also good as well as M42 blades - Rob

 

[9fingers]

Thanks for the confirmation Rob. Shame they don't do M42 in my size 114"

Their M42s are certainly a lot dearer than Dragon used to be.

Lets hope 'Phoenix saws' starts up again soon from the ashes of the dragon.
My m42 from ian was about £16 IIRC and has cut a hell of a lot of steel (deliberately!!).

Bob

 

[Gower]

Bought an M42 blade from Axminster 3 months ago and am delighted. The words Knife & Butter come to mind.
Cheers,
Jim

 

[Rob_H]

Thanks - I'll probably give Axminster a try in light of the comments.

 

[joesoap]

''In the year 1809 William Newberry patented a looped blade rotating on two whees one above the other , thus creating a continuous sawing action. This is much like the bandsaw of today and it remains a design classic '' Eric Graves re Success with Bandsaws .
This year 2009 being a centenary year for so much I thought I'd get a woodie one in for good measure . Did Mr Newberry have weld problems back then I wonder . :wink:

 

[Derek Willis.]

I have been buying from Axminster for a few years now, they are
exceptional quality and last for a very long time, A post mentioned Screwfix, I found nothing wrong with theirs and I always have a few to hand for when I run out of my top grade blades mentioned, they may not last as long but they are darned good value for money.
Derek.

 

[Walter Hall]

I have used Axminster blades and can thoroughly recommend them. I also find those from Hamilton Edge Tools to be of good quality.

Walter

 

[BigShot]

Bought an M42 blade from Axminster 3 months ago and am delighted. The words Knife & Butter come to mind.
Cheers,
Jim

They cut like a butter knife?
Thanks for the warning... I might have bought one from there otherwise.






A timely thread, Rob, I've been wondering where best to get blades myself. I've now got a small benchtop bandsaw - I got a few blades with it but the look like they've seen better days so I may get some new ones before I use it in anger.